Mr. Xiang teases her husband every day

Chapter 72 Public Trial

Niu Er clung to Xiang Yuan's ear and muttered something.Xiang Yuan raised his eyebrows: "Hehe, this Sun Jun really lived up to my expectations."

"My lord, if it's true, wouldn't Sun Jun not be able to convict him at all?"

Xiang Yuan raised his hand to straighten his sleeves, and said casually: "Isn't that girl's family going to Tongping? As soon as people arrive, no matter how much Sun Jun jumps around, he has to get down on the ground in the end!"

The people of Tongping Mansion are really excited and excited recently, as if it is a holiday.Just finished watching Xiang Zhi's trial of the land occupation case of Xianyao Village, and fined a wealthy family that they couldn't catch up with; then, the case of suing the official for killing his wife came out!God, this is not ordinary people like them, it is really the officials who are going to be tried!

For a time, there was no need for special publicity at all, and the people of the entire Tongping Mansion rushed towards the gate of the yamen.It also indirectly made those vendors who sold tea, melon seeds and candied fruits, what's more, set up a shed at the gate of the yamen early, and sold herbal tea and stir-fried melon seeds on the street.

Zhao Shen saw it from behind, and immediately ordered the yamen servants to carry several large baskets out and place one at a distance, and by the way announced that those who eat melon seeds and snacks, the peels and the like should not be thrown around, and all should be thrown into the baskets inside.Otherwise, after the trial, the gate of the magistrate's yamen will become a vegetable market, full of mess, which will affect the image of the yamen too much.

I don't want Zhao Shen's move to place baskets in public trials in the future has become a common practice. Gradually, it has spread throughout Tongping Mansion, and the style has changed from the simplest basket to a large wooden barrel with a lid that is not easy to move. It looks like a trash can.The people of Tongping Mansion have a unified habit of throwing away garbage, which makes the streets much cleaner and tidy than before. The people look at the peace of mind, and they don't want to litter anymore.For a while, Tongping Mansion actually became the boundary of the Three Prefectures and Three Rivers, the cleanest and tidy state capital, and everyone who came to this boundary praised it.

At this moment, Zhao Shen stood under the stage, mixed in with the crowd, seeing Xiang Yuan sitting upright on the high stage with a very majestic appearance, the pride in his heart didn't stop rushing up.

Mrs. Zhao and Mr. Zhao were still angry about the strange cause of Zhao Xinlan's death, and brought the girl who was with her before.

The girl was trembling with trembling, and bravely said: "Small, although my maidservant didn't see how my eldest lady was murdered, but the maidservant calmed down, she always felt that Madam died too suddenly, and Cuiyun also died. , and said that she died because she was heartbroken for his wife's death, but the lowly servant girl clearly wanted to climb on the master's bed before, although she failed, she was so arrogant all day long, how could she die for the master?"

"Full of nonsense! Cuiyun and you are both Xinlan's personal maids, what do I, Sun Jun, want? How could I attack Xinlan's personal maids?!"

After the girl had finished speaking, Sun Jun couldn't help but open his mouth to refute.

The girl trembled, her expression was a little dazed, and she hurriedly explained: "Master, the little maid didn't say it was the master, it was the master... The little maid said it was that lowly servant girl Cuiyun, who wants to climb into bed!"

Sun Jun suddenly choked, his face turned blue and pale, he flicked his sleeves abruptly, and snorted coldly: "No matter what, who knows if what you, a lowly servant girl, is saying is true? I didn't see you come out to shout before, but the other end Come on, you just run out and bite back! I am an official ordered by the imperial court, how can I allow you to slander me like this?!"

Xiang Yuan raised his hand to signal silence.Then he asked the girl: "You said that Cuiyun betrayed the master, is there anyone to prove it?"

The girl timidly raised her head, first looked at Mrs. Zhao, then at Sun Jun, and finally glanced at Xiang Yuan quickly, and said: "Because this matter is disgraceful after all, Madam won't call it a rumor, but the maidservant is a personal servant. Girl, now I know. Oh, there is another person, the mother in charge of the Sun residence, that day, it was the mother in charge who found Cuiyun crawling on the bed and came to report to Madam."

Because Sun Jun was an official, he didn't need to kneel under the stage. He sat on the marble chair beside him, snorted, and interjected: "Then call the mother in charge, and I want to have a look at it." , is it you, a lowly servant, who is biting at random, or is this official confusing the public!"

Xiang Yuan glanced at Sun Jun, and sent the yamen servant to summon him.

After a cup of tea, the mother in charge was brought in. When it was heard that she was going to testify that Cuiyun had indeed climbed into the bed, the mother in charge suddenly spat in front of the kneeling girl and said angrily, "You bitch!" Maid, what nonsense are you talking about to slander the master? When did Cuiyun have such shameless behavior? She is loyal to the wife, unlike you, I don't know what kind of ghostly plan is in her heart! I don't know who I listened to at this moment Instigated, actually came to sue the master! I think you have taken the courage of your ambition!"

The girl was suddenly spat by Doutou, and immediately burst into tears, sobbing and said: "Young maidservant, dare to swear to God, this maidservant has always been loyal to Madam, and never dared to think of anything else. Mom, you are nonsense! Obviously you came to tell Madam Cuiyun that she ran to the master’s room to take the midnight snack, why don’t you admit it now?”

Just as it was bustling, suddenly there was a commotion outside, and within a short time, two teams of yamen servants holding water and fire sticks separated the crowd and arrived at the yamen gate, followed by a large sedan chair carrying eight people, which wobbled and stopped in front of the public trial stage.

"Master Zhang, Chief Envoy of the Three Governments, is here!"

During the elongated singing, Xiang Yuan straightened his clothes, walked to the sedan chair, and bowed in salute.

After a while, there was movement in the sedan chair, a fat white hand raised the curtain, revealing a fat and beardless face.

"Haha, magistrate Xiang doesn't need to be too polite. I came here uninvited. I hope that magistrate Xiang will not blame you." After speaking, before Xiang Yuan could reply, he looked at Sun Jun at the side and said in a very kind tone: "Hemin also Yes, I have heard all about you, don't worry, the innocent will be cleared, I will never allow anyone to impose charges on you!"

"Be more with the people, Mr. Zhang! With Mr. Zhang here, Hemin immediately feels at ease. Mr. Zhang is indeed as urgent and righteous as his father and second uncle said to praise, and he is worthy of being a model for our juniors."

"Hahahaha, you kid, you have a sweet mouth."

With a smile on Xiang Yuan's face, he could not help being amused as he watched these two people compliment each other and threaten him both in and out of words.

So what if the chief envoy belongs to his Shangfeng?

Tongping Mansion is under his rule, and he is the first person in charge. It is not up to others to dictate how he wants to hear and decide the case.This Mr. Zhang stretches out his hand so long, don't blame him for being ruthless when chopping it up!

After the guests of honor were seated, Xiang Yuan reopened the trial.

There were chief ministers of the three governments standing on the spot with such a statue of Buddha, and it was obvious that they were here to pressure Sun Jun. Mrs. Zhao and Mr. Zhao's expressions were extremely ugly.

The girl kneeling on the ground clearly sensed that the atmosphere was not right, she couldn't help but flinch when she saw Master Zhang whose official robe was bigger than Xiang Yuan.

"My lord, since the two sides insist on their own opinions, the lower official suggested that it is better to bring all the servants of the Sun family and interrogate them one by one."

Fan Tongzhi suggested from the side.

Sun Jun glanced at him and snorted coldly.

"Fan Tongzhi said it lightly, but he didn't think that I was an official ordered by the court anyway, and a judge from the magistrate's yamen. I could do whatever you wanted so easily. How would I maintain my official prestige in the future? Just because you have doubts in your heart, you will Will I lose my official career? If so, who will dare to marry a daughter from the Zhao family in the future!"

These words were a bit embarrassing, and Fan Tongzhi was blocked for a moment.Mrs. Zhao and Mr. Zhao were even more angry when they heard the last sentence.

"Hemin is right. If you rely on a few people's random speculations, you have to use this as a basis, continue to interrogate and investigate, and forcibly place charges. It is indeed not good, and it will definitely hinder Hemin's future career. I hope Mr. Xiang will live well Think, think before you act."

Everyone present could hear the dissatisfaction in these words.The people in Tongping Mansion whispered, some said that they should not be arbitrary, but more expressed their doubts about Sun Jun.Otherwise, why would the good Yue's family tear up their face and let a housewife personally sue the son-in-law?

Moreover, although the dead are the greatest, they should not be profaned at will.But his mother-in-law agreed, but Sun Jun would rather be doubted than agree to open the coffin for autopsy. This is indeed a bit suspicious.

Zhao Shen looked left and right from below, seeing that lord Zhang was not happy, wishing he could rush up and punch him twice.I don't know what kind of relationship he has with the Sun family, but he was actually invited to use his official position to suppress Congzi, it's hateful!

Just as everyone was discussing and worried that magistrate Xiang was under pressure to terminate the public trial, someone separated the crowd, and Shi Shiran stood at the front and said, "Master Zhang is right, you really should think twice."

Master Zhang took a closer look and was immediately taken aback.He hurriedly stood up, stepped forward together with Xiang Yuan, bowed and saluted, "Master Futai!"

But thinking back to what the Governor said just now, Master Zhang was overjoyed.

The governor of the three prefectures is a man with a short beard, about forty years old, with a dignified appearance and personable manner. He waved his hand heartily, walked to the guest seat and sat down, saying: "There is no need to be too polite. This is the territory under the jurisdiction of the magistrate Xiang. The official came here as a member of the club, and didn't want to hear that the magistrate Xiang was in a public trial, so I was very curious, so I stood down and listened for a long time, you go on, I came here in disguise, just to observe." After speaking, the governor turned to Mr. Zhang said with a half smile but not a smile: "Mr. Zhang is also very interested, but this one also came to Tongping Mansion, and also" looked Mr. Zhang up and down, and the governor smiled even more meaningfully: "You are so neatly dressed!"

The chief envoy, Mr. Zhang, wiped the cold sweat on his forehead without any trace. He felt that the robe representing the official position on his body was extremely scorching. .”

The governor didn't pay attention to Mr. Zhang, but continued with the previous words, saying: "Prefect Xiang, although I am listening, I still talk too much. Since there are doubts about this case, you should think twice, investigate thoroughly, and give the innocent one a try." A clear and definite answer cannot be overshadowed by vagueness. If the case is decided indiscriminately, it will really leave great harm to both the deceased and the husband's family, which will be very harmful." After finishing speaking, he turned to Sun Jun and said: "You Say yes, Sun Tongjue?"

At this moment, Sun Jun's mind was in a state of confusion, and he couldn't think of why the governor of the three prefectures came here, and listening to his voice, he seemed to support Xiang Yuan?

"Yes, my lord is quite right."

Xiang Yuan glanced at Sun Jun and smiled.

Seeing it from below, Zhao Shen felt at ease.Familiar with Xiang Yuan's various expressions, he naturally saw that Xiang Congzi's smile was full of malicious intentions.

Congzi must have a countermeasure!